Summary

Dr. Reza J. Karimi, M.D., FACS, FAANS, is an endovascular and vascular neurosurgeon who specializes in innovative treatments for brain aneurysms, vascular tumors, stroke, and vascular malformations of the brain and spine. Dr. Karimi is able to perform some of the most complex and intricate surgeries including: Brain aneurysm coiling, brain aneurysm microsurgery (clipping), minimally invasive neurosurgery, arteriovenous malformations embolization, AVM microsurgery and radiosurgery, carotid and vertebral artery stenting and reconstruction, trauma and critical care neurosurgery, and emergency cerebral revascularization.



Inspired by his father, a practicing physician, Dr. Karimi’s fascination with medicine and scientific advancements began in childhood. After seeing his first neurosurgical operation in medical school, the immense complexity and the ability to have such a positive effect on a patient's life was captivating. It was immediately clear that Neurosurgery was the specialty for him.



A native New Jerseyan, Dr. Karimi attended UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, and served as Chief Resident during his time at both Hackensack University Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Karimi went on to receive advanced fellowship training in Microvascular Neurosurgery and Endovascular Neurosurgery at North Shore University Hospital, making him one of the only neurosurgeons in the nation with this level of specialized training. 



Dr. Karimi is invested in the advancement of his field. Along with providing care to his patients, Dr. Karimi is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. His publications include several peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters in major neurosurgical textbooks, along with clinical research in cerebrovascular neurosurgery, endovascular neurosurgery, neurocritical care, neurosurgical anatomy, flow dynamics of intracranial aneurysms, and biomechanics of the spine. Dr Karimi is also an instructor for the American Association of Neurological Surgery (AANS) Goodman Board certification course, educating and certifying future neurosurgeons. 


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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 61 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • North Shore Long Island Jewish Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Reza J Karimi has 3 locations

New Jersey Brain and Spine

2 University PlzHackensack, NJ 07601

New Jersey Brain and Spine

650 FROM RDPARAMUS, NJ 07652

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9 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English
Hackensack , NJMorristown , NJHartsdale , NYMorristown , NJ
Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Reza J Karimi

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Clover Health
  • Clover Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey - Medicare
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Progressive
  • Progressive - POS
  • Transamerica
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - HMO
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - HMO
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Reza J Karimi has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Reza J Karimi has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Arteriovenous Malformation (Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations)
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Trauma (Diffuse Axonal Injury)
  • Brain Tumor
  • Cerebral Arterial Diseases (CAD)
  • Craniotomy
  • Endovascular Neurosurgery
  • Endovascular Stent Grafts
  • Glioblastoma
  • Intracranial Arterial Diseases
  • Laminectomy
  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Stroke
  • Vascular Neurosurgery

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Neurological Surgery, 2018

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

North Shore Long Island Jewish Medical Center2010

Residency

Rutgers/New Jersey Medical School2012

Internship

Rutgers/New Jersey Medical School2006

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Dr. Reza Karimi speaks English.
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Dr. Reza Karimi's office is located at 2 University Plz, Hackensack, NJ, 07601.
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